Israeli MP, News Channel Feud Over “Settler Blood Redder” Remarks As West Bank Violence Slammed

Controversial Israeli member of parliament (Knesset) Simcha Rothman has threatened to sue a news channel for defamation. Channel 12 news reported Rothman saying that he believed the lives of settlers killed were worth more than those slain during Hamas attack. The network had reported that Rothman made the comment at a recent meeting of the Knesset panel that he chairs. Channel 12 said that his comment “shocked” those present, with some demanding he retract his words, which he then did. The report also quoted Rothman as saying that “so much blood should not have been spilled to bring about a change in policy.” The hearing, attended by Justice Ministry and Shin Bet officials, dealt with potential updates to counter-terrorism laws amid Israel’s war with Hamas. #israel #settlers #SimchaRothman #netanyahu #israelhamaswar #gaza #westbank n18oc_world n18oc_crux 0:00 INTRODUCTION 2:00 ROTHAM CALLS NEWS REPORT “INFLAMMATORY LIBEL” 3:07 UN, US CONCERNED ABOUT RISING SETTLER VIOLENCE AMID